Job Summary
The RN will provide direct and indirect patient care in the emergency care setting. The RN will also provide care that reflects initiative, flexibility, and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with a minimum of supervision. The RN must be able to triage safely, rapidly, and accurately, every patient that enters the emergency care system. Must be able to determine priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. The RN must communicate with Emergency Department physician as about changes in patient's status, symptomology, and results of diagnostic studies. The RN must be able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
Essential Functions
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Collects current symptoms, detailed patient history and consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement & evaluate patient care plans.
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Organize and plan care of patients in the emergency department with the ability to assess, determine treatment rationale and delivery, follow protocols, administer medications with accuracy and knowledge, educate patients.
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Accurately obtains & records results of assessment, care delivery, medication and administration, treatments, responses in the electronic medical record or on designation documentation packets.
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Performs daily checks of and cleans equipment such as but not limited to monitors, code equipment, crash cart checks and oxygen cylinders.
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Prepares and administers medications using the rights established by the Texas Board of Nursing and facility policies and procedures.
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Maintains care standards established by the Emergency Nurses Association and facility policies and procedures.
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Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external.
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Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members. Utilizes white boards for patient communication.
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Monitors patients using proper equipment as ordered.
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Triages patients appropriately using the ESI system.
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Arrives to work prepared to receive patient report on time.
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Provides discharge instructions, follow up care and education to patients and family members.
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Acts quickly, appropriately and with a sense of urgency and prioritization in delivery of patient care.
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Stabilizes patients by coordination with medical staff providers, EMS, coworkers, patients and family members in a professional, calm manner.
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Abides by HIPAA regulations.
Education
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Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing. BSN preferred.
Licenses/Certifications
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Professional Nursing license current in the State of Texas
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BLS
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ACLS
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TNCC
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PALS/ENPC
Experience
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At least 2 years experience as a RN in a hospital Emergency Department or critical care.